The Monk's Kettle

2nd Annual Dinner of the Trappists!

natpatch — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:01:45 +0000

Monk’s Kettle will kick off San Francisco Beer Week with the 2nd Annual Dinner of the Trappists, taking place on Monday, February 13. This will be a 7 course dinner featuring all 7 Trappist breweries, including the ever sought-after Westvleteren. A PDF of the full menu can be viewed HERE.

We are currently SOLD OUT, but are taking names for the Waiting List.

For more information please email Nat Cutler nat(AT)monkskettle(DOT)com.

Cheers,
The Kettle

Glazen Toren Cuvée Angélique

bensbrew — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:19:44 +0000

Beer made by female members of OPA Aalst (local branch of Zythos vzw) and now released for mothers’ day. The “Speciale Belge” beer style was created in 1904 for a brewing contest that was organized by the Universities of Belgium. The goal was to improve the quality of Belgian beer. The winner was a new style, called “Belge”. Due to the success in the contest, a number of brewers decided to brew the style and called it “Speciale Belge”.
A “Speciale Belge” is pale amber in color (slighly darker than a pilsner) as brewers tried to copy the color of pilsner in a top fermenting ale. Later the color became darker as pilsners became very common to prove that the style is something special.

After the second world war, when the quality of life in Belgium increased, several brewers created a “Speciale Belge” with a higher alcohol content, called a “Dubbel Special Belge”.

The beer has a big body, high effervescence, and a deep caramel flavor. There’s a slight amount of yeast based sourness that creeps in to offer balance, with a flavor that reminds of dates or caramel covered apple.
Today the “Dubbel Speciale Belge” no longer exists, the current higher gravity beer styles are trappist, abbey ales and so on. Therefore Brouwerij de Glazen Toren decided to recreate this special beer style.

2009 Domaine Tripoz Macon-Loche

bensbrew — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:01:04 +0000

100% Chardonnay from the village of Loche, in the Macon region of Burgundy. It’s a vastly different style of Chardonnay than most people are used to, especially if they have been drinking a lot of riper California Chardonnays. Made biodynamically by Celine and Laurent Tripoz, from old vines in clay and limestone soils. Done entirely in stainless steel to preserve as much minerality and acidity as possible. A beautifully clean Chardonnay, with sharp green apple, herb (thyme, fennel, fresh grass) and salty notes. Great for lighter fish and poultry dishes, as well as cheese and salads. A drinker’s wine.

Happy New Year!

natpatch — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:43:39 +0000

Happy new year to all! And many thanks to Chef Adam for an absolutely amazing New Year’s celebration.

As we begin another year anew, here’s to wishing you and yours all the best for 2012.

Cheers,

The Kettle

Monks Kettle Hop Salt

natpatch — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:22:19 +0000

Chef Adam has done it again, this time creating our own Hop Salt. This new addition to the Menu here at the Kettle will only be featured on our french fries. Though in the future we plan to offer it to customers to take home with them.

Enjoy!

Firestone Walker Beer Dinner

natpatch — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:11:27 +0000

Many thanks to Firestone Walker and 2011 Brewer of the Year Matt Brynildson for an amazing Beer Dinner.

Featured beers from the event included three 2011 GABF gold medal winners, a silver medal winner, a 2010 gold medal winner, an aged 13% stout, and the latest anniversary beer: XV.

A PDF of the full menu can be viewed HERE.

The Grape & The Grain Dinner

natpatch — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:41:19 +0000

Many thanks to Jeff Segal of Heart Wine Bar and Monk’s Kettle’s own cicerone, Sayre Piotrkowski, for putting together an incredible line-up of beers and wines for a one-of-a-kind dinner experience: a 5 course menu featuring one beer and one wine paired with each dish.

A PDF of the full menu can be viewed HERE.

For those that missed it, you can see a visual recap by clicking HERE.

Garrett Oliver & The Oxford Companion to Beer

natpatch — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:00:38 +0000

A heart-felt thanks to Garrett Oliver for an incredible book signing of his newly released The Oxford Companion to Beer. A special menu was on display for the evening; details can be viewed HERE.

Cheers,

The Kettle

Ballast Point Beer Dinner

natpatch — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:26:25 +0000

Many thanks to San Diego’s famed Ballast Point Brewing for an amazing Beer Dinner! Featured Beers included: Sour Wench, Smoke Screen, Even Keel, Sculpin, Black Marlin, and Victory At Sea. A PDF of the full menu can be viewed HERE.

Stay tuned for details on our October events… there’s a couple you won’t want to miss.

Cheers!
The Kettle

Stillwater & Evil Twin Beer Dinner

natpatch — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:50:02 +0000

Many thanks to 12 Percent Imports for bringing us an amazing Beer Dinner with Stillwater Artisanal Ales and Evil Twin Brewing. Featured beers included, from Stillwater – Debutante, Stateside Saison, A Saison Darkly, and Jaded; and from Evil Twin – Ryan & the Beaster Bunny, Before During & After Christmas, and Ashtray Heart.

A PDF of the full menu can be viewed HERE.

For those that missed it, check out a visual recap from Sonya Yu HERE.